A recent study reveals that the COVID-19 pandemic caused significant cortical thinning in teen girls' brains, indicating a faster aging process that increases anxiety and depression risks.
Dr. Neva Corrigan remarked, 'we didn't expect it to be as dramatic a difference' between teen girls and boys regarding brain aging during the pandemic.
The study highlights a troubling trend: while teen girls experienced an average brain aging acceleration of 4.2 years due to pandemic-related isolation, boys saw only 1.4 years.
Isolation and social media use during the pandemic have heightened feelings of sadness and hopelessness among teen girls, underscoring the profound impact of social connections on development.
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